Walt Disney World Entertainment Cuts Strike Again as “Mariachi Cobre Presents… The Story of Coco” is Ending at Epcot This Week
Staff Writer
Remember me. Now that those dreaded entertainment cuts across Walt Disney World have struck once more, we have to say goodbye to a relatively recent favorite at Epcot. It has been confirmed that the popular performance of “The Story of Coco” will take its final bow in the Mexico Pavilion of Epcot on September 26th. …
PHOTOS: New International Gateway Entrance Opens at Epcot
The remodeled entrance to Epcot at International Gateway has reopened after a long period of construction. Located by the station for the soon to open Disney Skyliner, this entrance features and expanded security and touch point entrance area. Let’s take a look at the new entrance! Walking in you can see that all the construction …
PHOTOS: Winnie the Pooh Meet and Greet Returns to the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot
Following the closure of Character Spot in Future World, the Winnie the Pooh Meet and Greet has returned to its rightful spot in the United Kingdom pavilion. Pooh can be found in the back corner of the United Kingdom pavilion, near the garden and the Toy Soldier shop. Let’s take a look at the re-opened …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/21/19 (Main Entrance, Peoplemover Construction, TRON Lightcycle Run, ETC.)
Staff Writer
As the 50th anniversary in 2021 approaches, Walt Disney World continues its work of improving every corner of the Magic Kingdom. You can visit our last update for comparison. For now, here is the latest Magic Kingdom construction update. In Tomorrowland, work continues in returning The People Mover back to its original 1970’s look and …
PHOTOS: New Pandora – World Of Avatar Bus Wrap Soars Into Walt Disney World Resort
Alicia
This morning we happened to stumble across this beautiful new bus wrap featuring Pandora – The World of Avatar and we couldn’t stop ourselves from chasing it down to get pictures. Featuring a Nav’vi riding a banshee, this wrap is giving us some serious Animal Kingdom vibes. Featuring the floating mountains in the background and …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 9/21/19 (Duck Tales Apparel, Chocolate Skulls, Red Poison Apple Glow Cubes, and More!)
Annie Wilson
We’re back at Disney Springs again for another beautiful day. The weather was perfect for walking around and taking in the sights. We made a stop into DisneyStyle and found a cute collection of new Duck Tales Apparel. There is a Scrooge McDuck sweater if you need something for cooler weather ahead. Here in Florida, …
REVIEW: Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich from L’Artisan des Glaces at Epcot is a Must Have Fall Treat
Annie Wilson
It’s that time of year again! We’ve been going around looking for anything and everything pumpkin spice, and we hit the jackpot at Epcot. L’Artisan des Glaces in the France Pavilion has debuted a brand new seasonal flavor of macaron ice cream sandwich, and we’re obsessed. The Pumpkin Spice Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich is …
PHOTOS: Donald Duck “Three Caballeros”, Mr. Toad, Splash Mountain Big Figs Available Now at Disney Parks
Those looking to add a little Disney Parks flair to their humble abode have some new options to pick up on their next visit to the parks. One of our intrepid reporters spotted some neat medium figurines (and a Splash Mountain print) at The Disney Gallery at Disneyland, though they should be available at Walt …
SHOP: September Disney Wisdom Collectible Series Featuring Merlin Releases Today on shopDisney
Staff Writer
September is nearing its end, but not before Disney releases their next line for their Disney Wisdom Collectable series! Here’s a sneak peak at what you can expect from the latest release of this popular shopDisney merchandise line. Available now, shoppers can pick up Series 9 of the Disney Wisdom Collectables, featuring Merlin from the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mad Hatter, Dr. Facilier, and Oogie Boogie Character Treat Trails Debut at New Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party in Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Well, well, well, what have we here? Welcome to the first ever Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure! We’re lurking through a night of spine-tingling treats, bone-chilling merchandise, and thrilling entertainment! Let’s take a trip down the Immersive Treat Trails, and pay a visit to the Mad Hatter, Dr. Facilier and the host of …
VIDEO: Revamped “UP! A Great Bird Adventure” Show Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Bumbling Wilderness Explorer Troop Leader Replacing Host
Tom Corless
Since debuting in April of 2018, “UP! A Great Bird Adventure” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been met with groans from park guests. The original version of the show in Asia lasted only 5 months before being completely rewritten in September of 2018 to be more comedic. Needless to say, it didn’t improve guest feedback …
VIDEO: Cast Members Given Preview of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Matthew Soberman
Even though it doesn’t officially open until next year, some lucky cast members were given a preview tour of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From Disney Parks Blog: Recently, cast members from Disney’s Hollywood Studios were treated to a surprise sneak peek of the progress underway at the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction – …
Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom Still Closed for Unplanned Refurbishment Despite Reopening Set for Today
Astro Orbiter located in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort was scheduled to reopen today after a lengthy unplanned refurbishment. Originally closed in mid-July, Astro Orbiter has been down for unknown reasons that seem to still plague the attraction. Operating calendars show Asrto Orbiter with hours today, indicating the closure was not planned …
Scat Cat’s Club – Café, Expanded Lounge Coming to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Matthew Soberman
Scat Cat’s Club will soon be expanding at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, and with it comes a new way to pick up those famous Mickey beignets: Scat Cat’s Club – Café. From Disney Parks Blog: Soon, things will be jazzed up even more at the resort’s lounge: Scat Cat’s Club. The club will …
New Vyloo Plush and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark Shirt Drop into Disney California Adventure
Fans of Guardians of the Galaxy are in for a treat with this new merchandise that has found its way into The Collector’s Warehouse. We love the new Vyloo plush that is now available for sale, and the Monsters After Dark t-shirt is pretty solid too. Let’s take a look! Vyloo Plush – $19.99 The …
PHOTOS: New Epcot Entrance at International Gateway Gets Closer to Opening
Annie Wilson
While visiting Epcot this afternoon, we noticed some big changes around International Gateway. We recently spotted the new bag check structure and such over the construction walls, but today we got an even better look at the crew gets closer to finishing the project. The bag check and turnstile structures now have canopies. We can …
Full Menus Revealed for Holiday Kitchens at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Matthew Soberman
The full list of menus for Holiday Kitchens at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays has been announced! From hand-carved ham and gingerbread cookies at American Holiday Table to smoked salmon potato latkes and sufganiyot at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen, there’s something for everyone this holiday season! Holiday Kitchens are open daily November 29 …
New Details Revealed for 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Matthew Soberman
New details have been revealed about the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, including new items at Holiday Kitchens and the return of the Holiday Cookie Stroll. From Disney Parks Blog: Fall begins Monday with the autumnal equinox, and visions of holiday happenings already are dancing in our heads! The Epcot International Festival of the …
Changes to Magic Kingdom Character Meet and Greets Starting October 1st
Tom Corless
As Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration comes to an end, locations for many character meet and greets will be changing throughout the Magic Kingdom: Mickey Mouse will greet Guests in his Magician outfit once again in Town Square Theater starting October 1. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will no longer meet in their Celebration outfits after …
PHOTOS: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Teaser Sign Added to Construction Walls at Epcot
Annie Wilson
We’ve been keeping you up to date on all the construction happening around Epcot. If you follow us, you probably already know what’s coming to the France Pavilion at Epcot, but for those guests who wander by and say, “I wonder what they’re doing over there”, a new sign has been hung outside of the …
PHOTOS: 9/20/19 Construction Update for Club 33 Location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
During our most recent visit to Animal Kingdom the we decided to check in on the construction going on in Africa for the future Club 33 location, Harambe House. It’s been about a month since our last update. The location construction site is adjacent to the Festival of the Lion King theater in Harambe (Africa) …
PHOTOS: New Trader Sam’s Drink Shirt, Tumbler, and More Debuts at the Art of Disney
Annie Wilson
Uh oa! Uh oa! Uh oa oa oa… my wallet. A new collection of Trader Sam’s merchandise has arrived at the Art of Disney at Epcot and we’re about to go broke. We love this new Trader Sam’s artwork because it features so many different mugs from one of our favorite Disney hang outs. Tiki …
Marlee Matlin and Isabella Rossellini Join Lineup of Narrators for 2019 Epcot Candlelight Processional
Matthew Soberman
Two legendary actresses have joined the lineup of narrators for this year’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Isabella Rossellini will narrate the Candlelight Processional December 8th through the 10th, while Academy Award-winner Marlee Matlin will narrate December 27th and 28th. The pair join a lineup that already includes talented actors such as …
Tax Increase Means Ticket Price Increases for Tokyo Disney Resort Effective October 1st
Spencer Lloyd
Today, the Oriental Land Company announced that ticket prices will be slightly increasing at Tokyo Disney Resort starting October 1st. Surprisingly, this move is not due to the forthcoming expansion at Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, but due to a tax increase in Japan from 8% to 10%. OLC also mentioned that these price hikes …
PHOTOS: Automatic PhotoPass Cameras Installed at Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
We recently took a visit to Princess Fairytale Hall… where the machines have arrived. Yes, the automated PhotoPass cameras have arrived at this Princess meet-and-greet. (Boy, that sky does look ominous for this story, doesn’t it?) We saw them at the meet-and-greet areas for Cinderella and Elena of Avalor, though we expect they’ll be installed …
New Pre-Arrival Cinderella Castle MagicBand Available Exclusively for Disney Resort Guests
Staff Writer
Disney recently made the change to MyDisneyExperience that now allows for Resort guests and Annual Passholders to upgrade their complimentary MagicBand to a premium MagicBand. Now, they’ve announced an exclusive Premium MagicBand that is specifically for Resort guests looking to sport something a little more decorative around the parks. Introducing the pre-arrival exclusive, Castle MagicBand. …
PHOTOS: Animal Kingdom Tram Loop 9/20/19 Construction Update
Staff Writer
Today we decided to check out how things were going over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We were particularly interested in the progress being made with all the construction going on at the park entrance. The last time we checked in on this project not much had been done. The project began this past May, and …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Paris 9/20/19 (Closed Attractions, Crowds, and More!)
Bonjour and welcome to Disneyland Paris! Let’s take a walk around the park. Sleeping Beauty Castle looking amazing as always! The Molly Brown and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad lined up for a perfect photo! Phantom Manor is back and better than ever! You enter Phantom Manor from the front porch, which gives some very cool …
BREAKING: Monorail Loses Power Stranding Guests Onboard, Evacuation in Progress
Alicia
During the evening hours of September 19th, 2019 a monorail on Walt Disney World Resort property seems to have lost power leaving the Ticket and Transportation Center and heading to Epcot. This incident left as many as 100 people stuck inside according to a tweet, which you can check out below, as well as some …
PHOTOS: Grab On To Some New Disney Parks DuckTales Apparel at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Duck Tales! Woo-oo! If you didn’t “woo-oo” with me, then you might want to keep scrolling. We’ve been living for all the 90’s inspired clothing popping up around Walt Disney World lately. We were visiting DisneyStyle at Disney Springs and noticed a wall of Duck Tales merchandise that we couldn’t resist. Scrooge Pocket Tank – $34.99 This …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/19/19 (New Tomorrowland Sign, Tables added at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, Alex and Ani Bracelets, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another early morning here at the Magic Kingdom! We couldn’t sleep, we were too excited at the possibility of a new Tomorrowland sign! When we got our first glimpse at the new Tomorrowland sign, it wasn’t even light outside yet. The sleek new design is very modern. Over at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, more …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/19/19): What the Hell is That Tokyo Disney Resort Item, Particular Pirates of the Caribbean, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s the return of WDW News Tonight, now with a live audience from our new studio on I-Drive in Orlando (tickets available here)! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, the Weird World Showcase Item of the Week, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on …
PHOTOS: “it’s a small world” Danielle Nicole Bag Arrives at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Say “hello” to a new Danielle Nicole bag! Or, better yet, learn to say “good bye” with the new “it’s a small world” inspired tote bag! We were visiting TrenD at Disney Springs today when this beautiful bag caught our eye. The bag features several signs from the end of the classic attraction. Ciao, Au …
runDisney Announces Changes to the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Changes are afoot for the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Among the changes are course alterations, a new start time, and new ChEAR Squad packages. Starting in 2020, the marathon will start at 5 AM, which is 30 minutes earlier than the previous start time of 5:30 AM. In addition, runners will now traverse …
PHOTOS: New Spaceship Earth, Haunted Mansion, Flight of Passage and More Attraction Posters Available at Art on Demand Kiosks at Disney Parks
Matthew Soberman
Let’s be honest: who doesn’t love a good attraction poster? Fans of attraction posters are in luck, with a brand-new set of now available on demand at The Art of Disney kiosks around Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. Classic attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, The Haunted Mansion, and Spaceship Earth …
Pools at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside to Close for Refurbishment
Matthew Soberman
Guests staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort or Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside should be advised that certain pool facilities will be unavailable for several weeks. At Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, the Jamaica Village pool, Jamaica laundry room, and Jamaica pool restrooms will be closed until mid-November for refurbishments. As of the writing of …
PHOTOS: More Fan-Inspired Buttons Featuring Dapper Dans and A Castle Arrive at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
Disney continues to roll out even more new fan-inspired buttons across the parks. We’ve spotted a few new sets lately, but this might be one of our favorites. The latest two pack of buttons features the beloved Dapper Dans! The two pack of buttons sells for $9.99, and can be found around the parks and …
PHOTOS: New Packaging, Price Increases Come to Peanut Brittle, Toffee, and Clusters at Disneyland Resort
Matthew Soberman
If you’re looking for classic handmade peanut brittle, English toffee, or peanut or almond clusters at the Disneyland Resort, be sure to be on the lookout for new packaging… and a price increase to boot. The Handmade Confections from Disneyland Resort now have packaging inspired by the ride vehicles of Disneyland, along with a see-through …
REVIEW: Arendelle Aqua Cotton Candy Eclair from the Grand Floridian is a Grand Disaster
Annie Wilson
Have we gotten our fill of Arendelle Aqua food yet? Yes. But wait- there’s more! Gasparilla Island Grill at the Grand Floridian has gotten in on the latest icy blue color trend to make it’s way across Disney Parks by adding a cotton candy Arendelle Aqua Eclair to the menu. We spotted this one and …
Mobile Ordering Comes to Artist’s Palette and Captain Cook’s at Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
It’s now even easier to get your Tonga Toast or Saratoga Salad fix. Mobile Ordering has rolled out to The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Guests can now skip the line and order their meals at these quick-service locations through the My Disney …
